PLATFORM : False Impressions TONY LA RUSSA, Oakland A's manager TONY LA RUSSA often addresses the problem of pet overpopulation. He also speaks against the hunting and raising of animals for furs. Critics have portrayed him as an animal-rights activist whose own livelihood depends on baseballs, gloves and shoes all made from animal hides. He told The Times: and

PLATFORM : School Choice DOLORES SHEEN, DOLORES SHEEN heads a small private school in Watts and supports President Bush's plan to give parents tax funds for their children to attend private schools. She says: and